College students surprise beloved cafe worker with dream trip to Disney World

A grandmother's dream came true thanks to the overwhelming kindness of college students.

Kathryn Thompson, 61, has worked at the Acorn Coffee Shop at Elon University in North Carolina for more than a decade. Students Lucy Smith-Williams and Taylor Zisholtz told Elon Local News that they are big fans of Thompson.

They learned that it was her dream to take her autistic grandson to Disney World and immediately wanted to help.

Their idea quickly became a national fundraiser that brought in more than $7,000 within weeks. And it brought Thompson to tears.

"It's a dream come true. I can't wait to see my grandson's eyes when he sees Mickey," said Thompson.

Thompson plans on taking her two grandsons, her son and her daughter-in-law on the trip.

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